My old man worked for Pan American.
I bought a lifetime pass on American Airlines and had a blast. The most memorable was going to Barcelona on a whim and scalping tickets at the Olympics to the Dream Team Quarterfinals.
There are a lot of parallels between what we're doing and an expensive watch. It's very complex, has a lot of parts and it only has value when it's predictable and reliable.
Airlines need staff to fly and maintain their aircraft. They need to pay applicable taxes and gate fees. They need to buy new planes, repair worn-out parts, manage their company pension plan, and everything else a service industry has to do. But by far, the largest chunk of their non-payroll operating budget goes to fuel. That's what costs the most for any given flight.
Running an airline is a normal job. Racing is more.
I'd like to fly.
Whenever I travel I like to keep the seat next to me empty. I found a great way to do it. When someone walks down the aisle and says to you, "Is someone sitting there?" just say, "No one except the Lord."
I am often late for planes. The airlines know me now, they call at home and ask, 'How much later will you be today?
Some people are passionate about aisles, others about window seats.
Getting on a plane, I told the ticket lady, "Send one of my bags to New York, send one to Los Angeles, and send one to Miami." She said, "We can't do that!" I told her, "You did it last week!"
Geraldo has returned to the states. See? I told you airline security was a joke.
We're constantly buying airplane tickets; we travel on the Concorde.
I always think it's kind of fun to get to the airport early, check in, and then go and have a meal before getting on the plane.
United Airlines: Passengers are our worst enemy. We're not too fond of luggage either.
Anyone wanna buy my Malaysian Airlines frequent flier miles?
I've been thought to be a flight attendant many many times.
This industry attracts more capital than it deserves.
I technically have two last names, which is a lot of fun when you're making airline reservations.
I am still playing 'Words With Friends,' but on Virgin Atlantic.
I'm not opposed to talking about airline food.
I take the subway to work. I fly coach back and forth to Chicago.
If Christmas is for families, what do you do when there are families scattered all over the country? I am pretty sure God wants to make sure I touch all the bases, even if I spend his actual birthday with Delta Airlines.
I think everyone needs to know that I steal biscotti on Delta Airlines. People need to know that.
If airline seat cushions are such great flotation devices, why don't you ever see anyone take one to the beach?
This airline is grateful for his extensive contributions and we will miss his friendship and support. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Casey family on its personal loss.
